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Don’t miss out: Events running for less than two weeks

Wednesday 1 October, 18:00

Laura Gamboni introduces her novel “Aux gens qui doutent,” recently published by Slatkine. The story delves into the lives of the Veillon and Ardant families in the sustainable Ecovallon neighborhood, where residents navigate their roles amidst civic engagement and social gatherings. With humor and warmth, the author explores their desires and contradictions against the backdrop of the ecological and feminist movements of 2019. The discussion will be led by Camille Claessens-Vallet, an architect and editor for the magazine Tracés.

In French.

Wednesday 1 October, 20:00

The United Soloists Orchestra elevates Coldplay’s songs into a remarkable symphonic experience. Based in Ticino, this international ensemble of young soloists offers a 90-minute concert blending live chamber music with an immersive audiovisual show. From “Yellow” to “Viva la Vida,” each piece is creatively reimagined with stunning symphonic arrangements, promising an unforgettable musical evening.

1 – 3 October

The Global Sustainability Flagship Conference brings together leading academics, policymakers, and practitioners to explore urgent questions at the intersection of climate, nature, peace, and conflict. Organized by the Hoffmann Centre for Global Sustainability with CEPR and ReCIPE, the conference features keynotes, panels, and research sessions on energy transition, biodiversity, corporate sustainability, and geopolitics of resources.

Venues: Auditorium Ivan Pictet, Maison de la Paix; Villa Barton; Jacques-Freymond Auditorium, Domaine Barton.

Program Highlights

  • Tuesday 30 September: Pricing Nature on the Balance Sheet & UN Special Rapporteur discussion

  • Wednesday 1 October: Keynotes on energy transition & mass extinctions

  • Thursday 2 October: Economics of biodiversity with Sir Partha Dasgupta

  • Friday 3 October: Closing keynotes by Sergei Guriev & Catherine de Vries

30 September – 2 October, 20:00

Choreographer Soa Ratsifandrihana brings together four performers with diasporic roots to explore themes of identity, connection, and individuality through dance and song. Titled Fampitaha, fampita, fampitàna (Malagasy for comparison, transmission, rivalry), the piece celebrates shared cultural expression. It is accompanied by the podcast Rouge cratère, a personal and political reflection on Madagascar, colonization, and the embodied experience of diaspora.

26 September – 5 October

Trois mecs au bol is a surreal, offbeat creation by Lorin Kopp, Steven Matthews, and Mirko Verdesca, who also perform on stage. Blending absurd humour, music, and a touch of the grotesque, the show questions what it means to grow up in a world where absurdity has become the new normal. Written “à plat tôt” by three clowns unaware of their own kinship, it’s a three-voiced chant to tame their demons – and perhaps yours, the one that slowly creeps in and gnaws from the inside.

In French.

25 September – 5 October

Oktoberfest is making its debut in Geneva on the Plaine de Plainpalais. Enjoy local craft beers, delicious culinary specialties, traditional concerts, and free open-air entertainment. This is a must-attend event for embracing Swiss traditions in a lively setting. Book your table in The Grand Tent now!

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Events running for an extended period

20 May – 1 October

A fascinating off-site exhibition by the Martin Bodmer Foundation traces the evolving history of medicine through 15 striking plates from rare texts. Curated by Jacques Berchtold and Yoann Givry, this journey through centuries of scientific thought is hosted at the University of Geneva’s Medical Center and enriched with QR-coded commentaries.

Guided Visits:

Wednesday 2 July, 12:15
Tuesday 22 July, 12:15
Thursday 4 September, 12:15
Wednesday 24 September, 12:15

3 September – 5 October

The Centre d’Art Contemporain Genève, in collaboration with the City of Geneva, is hosting an exhibition at Le Commun during the renovation of its premises. Since 1955, the City of Geneva has supported emerging contemporary artists by offering two grants to artists under 35, enabling them to pursue personal research or studies. Ten artists and designers have been chosen to showcase their work, with an opening event that includes the announcement of the grant recipients.

Opening and announcement of the grant recipients on 2 September, from 18:00.

17 September – 1 November

Johannes Nagel’s works explore a dynamic dialogue with material, emphasizing process over perfection. In Silhouette Extended, tunnels, cuts, and patterns reveal the tension between form and movement, creating a language of immediacy where objects unfold and surprise, embracing the potential within rather than a flawless finish.

Opening during the Nuit des Bains, Wednesday 17 September.

18 September – 5 October

Illusions by Ivan Viripaev is a witty and heartfelt comedy exploring the secret lives of two long-married couples. As they reveal past indiscretions, hidden desires, and untold stories, laughter and emotion intertwine, prompting reflections on love, trust, and the delicate balance of long-term relationships. Enhanced by live cello and viola, this playful yet profound piece holds up a mirror to the joys and complexities of intimate life.

In French.

17 September – 1 November

Gilles Furtwängler transforms everyday words into visual, musical, and poetic elements that challenge and reinterpret their meanings. The exhibition “Musique douce. Disque rayé. Zut.” delves into the visual and auditory potential of words. Through a variety of installations, wall paintings, canvases, and performative readings, Furtwängler reconfigures and recontextualizes texts, turning them into graphic, musical, and poetic components, cleverly interacting with the surrounding messages.

20 September 2025 – 1 February 2026

To mark the 300th anniversary of Giacomo Casanova, the MAH presents a major exhibition on this iconic 18th-century figure. Seducer, adventurer, writer, and traveler, Casanova left his mark on Geneva through his encounters with Voltaire. Rare manuscripts and objects trace the captivating journey of a libertine in Calvin’s city.

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Geneva Classics

Visiting for the first time? A quick guide to the city’s top attractions.

The MEG is a renowned museum dedicated to the exploration and presentation of cultural diversity from around the world. Located in the heart of Geneva, it houses an extensive collection of over 80,000 objects, including artifacts, textiles, and artworks that highlight the rich traditions and histories of various communities. The museum emphasizes interactive and immersive exhibitions, engaging visitors with contemporary issues related to culture and identity.

Cool fact: The e-MEG app serves as a digital twin of the permanent exhibition, providing an audio guide and detailed descriptions along with photographs of all displayed objects.

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Since its opening in 1994, the MAMCO Geneva (Musée d’art moderne et contemporain)  has staged 450 exhibitions with works dating from the 1960s to the present day. Mamco’s holdings include works by Christo, Martin Kippenberger, Jenny Holzer, Dan Flavin, Sarkis, Franz Erhard Walther and Sylvie Fleury, among many others.

Cool fact: The MAMCO is the epicenter of the “Nuit des Bains”, held three times a year.  During this event, the district around the museum is transformed into a large gallery and attracts thousands of art lovers and sightseers each night.

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With a collection of 27,000 items from Switzerland, Europe and the Middle and Far East, and a witness to twelve centuries of ceramic art from the Middle Ages to modern times, the Ariana is one of Europe’s great museums specializing in glass and ceramics.

Cool fact: On the first Sunday of each month, the Ariana Museum opens its temporary exhibitions to the public.

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